Digital Health Transformation in Europe-Opportunities Challenges and Policy Implications

• Dr. Alessandro Romano

  Department of Public Health and Digital Medicine University of Milan Milan, Italy

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Digital health technologies are reshaping healthcare systems across Europe by improving service delivery, patient engagement, and system efficiency. Electronic health records, telemedicine, artificial intelligence, and health data analytics have gained prominence, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these advances, challenges related to data governance, interoperability, equity, and regulatory alignment persist. This paper examines the current landscape of digital health transformation in Europe, analyzing technological innovations, institutional readiness, and policy frameworks. Drawing on recent empirical studies and policy reports from 2023 to 2025, the study highlights both opportunities and constraints in implementing digital health solutions. The findings emphasize the importance of harmonized regulation, ethical governance, and capacity building to ensure sustainable and inclusive digital health systems across European countries.

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